3147

Members

36

External User Groups

1205

Weekly footfall

The Meriden Community Centre is designed to cater to the diverse needs of the entire local community, promoting inclusivity across age, ability, gender, ethnicity, and background.

Situated in Watford and close to the M25, it boasts top facilities, including a 3G artificial grass pitch, a modern gym, changing rooms, a spacious main hall, flexible meeting spaces, and free parking.

Whether you’re planning events, sports activities, or meetings, the Meriden Community Centre is the perfect choice for you.

Main Hall

Capacity: 150 people

This versatile hall includes access to a large screen with a projector and speakers (bring your own laptop), along with optional tables and chairs. The space is equipped with a serving hatch from the kitchen, making it suitable for a variety of events such as presentations, children’s parties, dance classes, and large meetings.

Meeting Room

Capacity: Up to 8 people

Tailored for gatherings of up to 8 people, one-on-one sessions, and mediations, the room comes equipped with a smart board, (bring your own laptop), tables, and chairs. Ideal for small meetings and focused interactions, this venue ensures a conducive environment for collaborative and intimate sessions.

Flexible Space

Capacity: Up to 40 people
Suitable for up to 40 people, this space provides customized rental options, including a TV screen for presentations (requiring your own laptop), a serving hatch from the kitchen, and the availability of tables and chairs upon request. Perfect for meetings, community groups, small classroom sessions, and children’s parties.

Artificial Grass Pitch – 3G Astro

Full pitch or half pitch available.

Size: 61m x 43m (full pitch)

Offering the flexibility of a full or half pitch, this space provides inclusive amenities such as access to male and female changing rooms complete with lockers and showers. Ideal for sports activities.

Gym Membership Costs

£39.00 Per year Membership fee plus £2.00 per visit (or £1.50 for Watford Community Housing members)

£39.00 per year Membership fee option to purchase 12 sessions for £12.00 to be used within 1 month

What’s On?

At the Meriden Community centre, we offer an array of activities and amenities. As well as top-notch facilities, our centre is a hub of inclusivity, catering to everyone regardless of age, ability, gender, ethnicity, or background. From 5-a-side football matches to yoga sessions, invigorating martial arts classes, and captivating dance classes, there’s something for everyone. Beyond sports, we host a diverse range of activities such as art classes, music sessions, gym workouts, and social clubs. Discover the full breadth of our offerings by clicking the graphic below to view our comprehensive timetable. Join us in building a stronger, more connected community.

In December 2012 the Trust took over the running of Meriden Community Centre from Watford Borough Council amidst plans to refurbish the centre both internally and externally, including a projected redevelopment of a tarmac area.

Four years later, in November 2016, Meriden Community Centre officially re-opened after a nearly £2million investment from a number of organisations and a complete refurbishment of the facilities both internally and externally.

The Meriden Community Centre project was made possible by funding and support from several organisations; Sport England, Watford Borough Council, The FA and Premier League Facilities Fund delivered by the Football Foundation, Watford Community Housing, Watford Football Club as well as Watford FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust itself. Further funding in 2018 meant a renovation of the Centre’s play area.

The play area is specifically designed for pre-school and Key Stage 1 children, with the aim of promoting recycling and the importance of looking after nature. It was built largely thanks to the financial support of the Veolia Trust, as well as Awards For All, Tesco Bags of Help, and Meriden Ward Councillor Kareen Hastrick.

Impact

Meriden Community Centre is proven to be making a positive difference in it’s community with 97% of users surveyed said they would recommend to a family or friend.

See below a number of quotes from users;

Very kind people and a very warm place

A very nice football facility with two pitches within a caged setup. The grounds have ample parking facilities and if that is full you can park on the neighbouring or approaching roads which are unrestricted. The parent standing area is all hard/ground which means you don’t need wellies to enjoy the matches as spectators outside the ground.

Very friendly staff, free parking available. There is small Gym if you want to get fit. I bring my kids for singing lesson & Kumon tuition. Saturday around 10Am is mega busy due to parents picking / dropping kids for football practice

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